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Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Previous speakers were given a great deal of latitude. I have not spoken for as long as many other speakers. I appreciate the opportunity to make a contribution and I am speaking on an issue raised at the committee meeting. I am sure because I verified it of what Deputy Eamon Ó Cuív said at the time, which was an untenable position for any politician to take. We are trying to sort out a...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Was the Deputy at the meeting?

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: During my time on the county council many people living in towns in rural Ireland received planning permission. I witnessed this and I am sure it was repeated in many parts of rural Ireland. They would have done anything------

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: I did not interrupt the Deputy.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Despite all the scaremongering, most right minded people will register their septic tank. Moreover, most people who chose to move out from the towns would have been happy to pay €100, if not a lot more, to get planning permission.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Environmental considerations always have been a factor and as our knowledge has advanced-----

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: -----the effects of such pollution are better known.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: In fairness, given all the interruptions, it is hard to speak in the Chamber.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Essentially, my point is that I wholeheartedly support the Minister, Deputy Hogan, in this regard. I refer to what has just been described by Deputy Healy-Rae as poor political judgment and the reason he does not recognise this type of political judgment. It is about responsibility and telling people that if one's septic tank has a problem, it must be addressed in a responsible manner....

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal against the refusal of jobseeker's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [4261/12]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (25 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consideration that has been given by Fáilte Ireland to the joint application of Mayo County Council and Sligo County Council on the proposed ship to reef project; and if he will furnish details of same. [4473/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (26 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if same will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4675/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (31 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal against the withdrawal of payment of invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [4901/12]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (31 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Question 484: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal. [4903/12]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (31 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Question 485: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal. [4907/12]

Written Answers — Private Security Licences: Private Security Licences (31 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Question 502: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application to the Private Security Authority for a licence in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason for the delay in the processing of this application; and if it will be expedited, as the applicant has an offer of a job which they cannot start until the application has been...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Question 594: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if it will be expedited. [4994/12]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (31 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Question 617: To ask the Minister for Health the plans he has to lift the ban on recruitment of front-line staff in the health service and in particular the scenario or circumstances that will prompt him to so act. [5166/12]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (31 Jan 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: Question 635: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a motorised transport application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if same can be expedited. [5419/12]

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Michelle Mulherin: In response to Deputy Colreavy, not a day goes by that the enormity of the tightrope being faced in the delivery of health service is not starkly clear to me and the Minister of State, Deputy Lynch, the Minister, Deputy Reilly, the Minister of State, Deputy Shortall and the Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, who are involved in this area. They hear a large number of stories and have much with...